Chaos in Iran

It seems that the dissent in Iran is again bubbling to the surface. I think its a good sign that people are starting to realize the rule in Iran is wrong. It also shows the power my generation is having, and how students can change the shape of politics in the future to come.

Senate Reacts to Irans Refuesal

In an article posted on the NYTimes, it seems Iran has renegaded on its earlier plan to ship most of its Uranium out of the country. Is Iran just flexing its muscles and trying to show the world there not getting picked on any longer. But it seems the Senate has something to say about it. The Senate Banking Committee approved legislation that would generally increase the US Governments power to impose more sanctions on Iran. Will this help? Who knows, but at least it shows that the United States is serious about putting Iran and its nuclear ambitions in its place. Senator Christopher J Todd of Connecticut put it perfectly when he said

"We must send a clear signal to Iran’s leaders that, if they continue to defy the will of the international community, our nation is prepared to confront them on that"